This airmail set of eight stamps was issued by the Government of Jordan on October 19, 1954, to showcase the magnificent Temple of Artemis at Jerash, one of Jordan's most important archaeological treasures. The stamps feature a striking design depicting the ancient Roman temple ruins with an airplane flying overhead, symbolizing both Jordan's rich historical heritage and its modern aviation connections. Jerash, known in antiquity as Gerasa, was one of the Decapolis cities and contains some of the best-preserved Roman provincial architecture in the world. The Temple of Artemis, built in the 2nd century AD and dedicated to the goddess of the hunt, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman civilization in Jordan. Each stamp in the set displays the same central design in different color combinations, with denominations ranging from 5 fils to 150 fils. The decorative Arabic border frames and bilingual country identification emphasize Jordan's cultural identity while celebrating this UNESCO-worthy archaeological site. This issue reflects the Hashemite Kingdom's efforts during the 1950s to promote both its ancient heritage and modern postal services through philatelic commemoration.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة من ثمانية طوابع بريد جوي في 19 أكتوبر 1954 لتسليط الضوء على معبد أرتميس الرائع في جرش، أحد أهم الكنوز الأثرية في الأردن. تتميز الطوابع بتصميم جذاب يصور أطلال المعبد الروماني القديم مع طائرة تحلق فوقه، مما يرمز إلى التراث التاريخي الغني للأردن وصلاته الجوية الحديثة. كانت جرش، المعروفة في العصور القديمة باسم جراسا، إحدى مدن الديكابوليس وتحتوي على بعض أفضل العمارة الرومانية المحفوظة في العالم. يقف معبد أرتميس، الذي بُني في القرن الثاني الميلادي وكُرّس لإلهة الصيد، شاهداً على عظمة الحضارة الرومانية في الأردن. يعرض كل طابع في المجموعة نفس التصميم المركزي بتركيبات ألوان مختلفة، بفئات تتراوح من 5 فلوس إلى 150 فلساً. تؤكد الإطارات العربية الزخرفية والهوية الوطنية ثنائية اللغة على الهوية الثقافية الأردنية.
| JS#: | P1954-02.01 |
| SG#: | 432 |
| SC#: | C8 |
| Color: | orange indigo |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Shows the ancient Temple of Artemis ruins at Jerash with classical columns, framed by decorative Arabic borders, with a red airplane flying overhead and Arabic text identifying the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.02 |
| SG#: | 433 |
| SC#: | C9 |
| Color: | vermilion chocolate |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Depicts the Temple of Artemis at Jerash featuring ancient Roman columns and ruins, with a red aircraft above and ornate Arabic calligraphy borders in chocolate and vermilion colors. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.03 |
| SG#: | 434 |
| SC#: | C10 |
| Color: | pale blue emerald |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Displays the classical ruins of the Temple of Artemis in Jerash with standing columns, topped by a blue airplane and surrounded by emerald green decorative Arabic borders. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.04 |
| SG#: | 435 |
| SC#: | C11 |
| Color: | turquoise blue deep mauve |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Features the ancient Temple of Artemis ruins at Jerash with Roman columns, a blue aircraft overhead, and mauve-colored ornamental Arabic text borders. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.05 |
| SG#: | 436 |
| SC#: | C12 |
| Color: | slate carmine |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Shows the Temple of Artemis archaeological site at Jerash with classical columns, a blue airplane flying above, and carmine red decorative borders with Arabic inscriptions. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.06 |
| SG#: | 437 |
| SC#: | C13 |
| Color: | brown orange deep bright blue |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Depicts the ruins of the Temple of Artemis in Jerash featuring ancient columns, with an orange aircraft overhead and deep blue ornamental Arabic borders. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.07 |
| SG#: | 438 |
| SC#: | C14 |
| Color: | chocolate deep blue |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Displays the Temple of Artemis at Jerash showing classical Roman columns and ruins, with a chocolate-colored aircraft above and deep blue decorative Arabic text borders. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-02.08 |
| SG#: | 439 |
| SC#: | C15 |
| Color: | orange brown deep blue |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Features the ancient Temple of Artemis ruins in Jerash with standing columns, an orange-brown airplane flying overhead, and deep blue ornamental Arabic calligraphy borders. |
| Notes: | no watermark |